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Elaboration (1) ACHHS154

distinguishing between fact (for example, ‘The Moai were constructed on Easter Island (Rapa Nui)’) and opinion or interpretation (for example, ‘The Moai on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) are representations of gods’)

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH075

explaining the longer-term effects of conquest and colonisation on the indigenous populations of the Americas (for example, the unequal distribution of land and wealth; slavery; and political inequality)

Elaboration ACHHS154

recognising that, while evidence may be limited for a particular group of people, such evidence can provide useful insights into the power structures of a society

Elaboration (3) ACDSEH047

describing evidence of Viking trade between Russia (Kiev) and the east (through Constantinople)

Elaboration ACDSEH011

describing the way of life in the Khmer Empire through stone carvings and the writings of the Chinese Ambassador Zhou Daguan (for example, in relation to fishing, trading in markets, temple construction)

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH065

describing the increasing exposure to Western technology and ideas (for example, the establishment of a naval school with Dutch instructors, the translation of Western books)

Elaboration ACDSEH009

describing the way of life of people in the Ottoman Empire (for example, the role of the coffee house and bazaar or marketplace, the power and responsibility of the Sultan to ensure that justice was served within society)

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH054

explaining the tolerance of the Ottomans towards Christians and Jews

Elaboration ACDSEH010

describing the way of life of people in Renaissance Italy (for example, the role of men in tending the fields or merchant shops, the influence of government in particular city-states, for example Naples – a monarchy, Florence – a republic)

Elaboration ACDSEH056

describing the work of Leonardo da Vinci (for example, his artworks Mona Lisa and The Last Supper and inventions: a rudimentary helicopter and solar power); the work of Michelangelo (for example, the Sistine Chapel paintings, David, Pietà); the thinking …

Elaboration ACDSEH057

explaining the influence of the Medici family in Florence as bankers and merchants, and their patronage of the arts

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH007

describing the way of life of the Vikings (for example, living in a cold and harsh environment; the importance of farming and raids; the significance of honour in Viking warrior society)

Elaboration ACDSEH047

describing Viking craft with particular emphasis on the production of weapons (for example, swords, battle axes and helmets)

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH047

outlining the key role of gods such as Odin, Thor, Frey and Freyja in Viking religion and the adoption of Christianity during the Viking period

Elaboration ACDSEH048

explaining the attacks on monasteries (for example, Lindisfarne (793 AD/CE) and Iona (795 AD/CE)), and reviewing the written accounts by monks that contributed to the Vikings' reputation for pillage and violence

Elaboration (1) ACDSEH048

explaining the survival of a heroic Iron Age society in Early Medieval Ireland, as described in the vernacular epics, and its transformation by the spread of Christianity; the influence of the Vikings; the Anglo-Norman conquest

Elaboration ACDSEH008

describing the structure of feudal society (for example, the role and responsibilities of the king, nobles, church, knights and peasants)

Elaboration ACDSEH052

explaining why Charlemagne was a significant figure in Medieval Europe, such as his expansion of the Frankish kingdom and his support of the Church

Elaboration ACDSEH060

explaining how being revered as the ‘god-king’ or ‘deva-raja’ enabled the Khmer kings to rule over the empire with absolute authority, thereby enhancing their ability to mobilise manpower to defend the empire as well as to invade neighbours

Elaboration ACDSEH061

describing the main features of the water management system at Angkor (for example, the extensive use of reservoirs and canals)

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